Crab Louis

Celebrate the flavors of the Pacific coast with this classic Crab Louis salad, a refreshing and elegant dish that showcases tender Dungeness crab meat atop a vibrant medley of crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, blanched asparagus, and creamy hard-boiled eggs. Perfectly balanced with a tangy homemade Louis dressing—featuring a delightful blend of mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, and a hint of lemon—this salad is both light and indulgent. Ready in just 30 minutes, this California-inspired recipe is perfect for a sophisticated brunch, a light lunch, or a show-stopping appetizer. Serve chilled for a true burst of fresh, zesty flavors straight from the sea!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Fresh Dungeness crab meat
• 6 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 4 whole Hard-boiled eggs
• 8 whole Asparagus spears
• 2 stalks Green onions
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Ketchup
• 1 tbsp Prepared horseradish
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 tsp Paprika
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the Crab Louis dressing. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Set aside in the refrigerator to chill.

Step 2

Cook the asparagus. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the asparagus spears for 3 minutes. Immediately transfer them to an ice bath to cool. Drain and pat dry.

Step 3

Prepare the hard-boiled eggs. Peel the eggs and slice them into quarters. Set aside.

Step 4

Arrange the salad base. On a large platter or individual plates, evenly distribute the romaine lettuce. Add the cherry tomatoes (halved, if desired) and sliced green onions.

Step 5

Add the proteins and vegetables. Top the salad with the cooked asparagus, quartered eggs, and fresh crab meat.

Step 6

Drizzle the prepared Crab Louis dressing generously over the top, or serve it on the side.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a chilled salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1467.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2752.7

Total Fat 208.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.5g
Cholesterol 1449.5mg	0%
Sodium 3616.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 84.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.1g	0%
Total Sugars 20.7g
Protein 140.8g	0%

Vitamin D 201.3IU	0%
Calcium 565.5mg	0%
Iron 12.9mg	0%
Potassium 2886.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.5%

Protein: 20.3%

Carbs: 12.2%